I bet you didn’t know that November 3rd is the official date of National Sandwich Day. According to holidayinsights.com, the 4th Earl of Sandwich, John Montagu, was a heavy gambler who put meat in between two slices of bread so that he could spend long periods of time at the gambling table.

And, there you have it, the sandwich was born.​In honor of the 4th Earl of Sandwich, I invite you to bite into one of my favorite sandwiches, the ALT. The ALT (for Avocado, Lettuce, and Tomato) is an excellent vegetarian substitute for the BLT. Check out this week’s post on why we all might want to eat more ALTs and fewer BLTs.

DirectionsCombine mayonnaise/yogurt and chipotle chili in a small bowl. Spread mixture evenly on each slice of bread. Add 1 slice of lettuce to 2 pieces of toast and top with 2 slices of tomato. Arrange slices of avocado evenly on top of tomato, season with salt and pepper, add remaining lettuce, and top with 2 slices of toasted bread.